You know who you are. When you stand up to speak in a meeting, people listen. When you say jump, people jump. You’re magnetic. You’ve got energy. Panache. Power. In a word, you’re charismatic. Or you will be, after you finish reading this column. Consider, if you will, my sad story. No one ever paid … Read more
On a quiet, November night, neighbors gathered at the Beltran residence in Santa Clara and listened attentively as the family played traditional Mexican music in their garage. The monthly gathering — or “Fandango,” as the Beltran family likes to call it — is a tradition that began nine years ago when they moved into their … Read more
The following is a list of events happening in Santa Clara and throughout the Silicon Valley. Thursday, November 15 Sunnyvale Community Services Holiday Auction: The Elks Lodge — 375 Pastoria Ave, Sunnyvale. 5-7:30 p.m. Free event. Please bring an unwrapped toy or bag of canned food. City Council Special Meeting – Santa Clara Convention Center … Read more
With elections completed the tourniquet on development will be removed. The influx of campaign cash to the coffers of our elected Mayor has smoothed the way. The Council Majority perpetuates its power to pound good people. While two new Council Members will be joining our Leaders Circle, they will most likely be holding hands as … Read more
The progressions from growing up working on a farm to becoming a chef wasn’t traditional for Anthony Lamas, but a love of food and a few of his mother’s recipes took him from his humble Central Valley beginnings to owning an award-winning and successful Louisville restaurant, multiple television appearances and a seat on Macy’s Culinary … Read more
Wednesday afternoon Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor was served in the widely publicized lawsuit alleging that she failed to fully report her economic interests in Public Property Advisors, Inc. (PPA). A subsidiary of Gary Gillmor & Associates, PPA provides brokerage and property management services to local school districts. The lawsuit was filed by Santa Clara … Read more
There’s decades of history in the names and notes engraved on the paving bricks in the Santa Clara Veterans’ Memorial. Veterans of every U.S. conflict from the Revolutionary War to the Iraq War are remembered. “Every brick tells a story,” said Veterans Memorial Committee founding member Marlys Lee. There is a brick in memory of … Read more
Santa Clara’s amateur radio group doesn’t get a lot of recognition, but if another major earthquake ever hits the Bay Area, the small group could be the difference between life and death. “I consider them to be an extremely valuable asset,” said Lisa Schoenthal, the City of Santa Clara’s Emergency Services Coordinator. “During times of … Read more
Won’t somebody please think of the birds? Although it was never asked quite in that way, that was the crux of most of the public outcry at Tuesday night’s City Council Meeting. Birds colliding with buildings was the last issue yet to be resolved at a massive housing development located between Tasman Drive and Lafayette … Read more
With devastating wildfires raging up and down the state, high school football throughout California has taken a backseat to health and safety concerns. For the local Santa Clara teams, having their games postponed is a minor inconvenience compared to the Paradise High football team. The Bobcats ended up forfeiting their playoff game against Red Bluff … Read more